Clarion 1932-11-23 Vol 12 No 02

The Bethel Clarion
Volume XII BETHEL INSTITUTE, ST. PAUL, MINN. NOVEMBER 23, 1932
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INSTITUTE OFFICIALS
TRAVEL IN INTER-ESTS
OF SCHOOL
Dr. Hagstrom Called East to Attend
Mission Board Meetings.
Professor Danielson Visits Wisconsin
and South Dakota.
Two important Mission Board meet-ings
called Dr. Hagstrom to New
York last week. he attended the
meeting of Laymen's Mission Inquiry
from November 17th to 19th, inclu-sive,
and the meeting of the American
Baptist Foreign Mission Society on
November 21st and 22nd. While on
the East Coast he is participating in
meetings at Bridgeport, Meriden, and
Hartford, Connecticut, and James-town,
New York. he expects to come
back this week, but he will leave again
on Saturday for Racine, Wisconsin,
where he is scheduled to speak at the
Danish Baptist Church on Sunday,
November 27th.
Meetings in various parts of the
country have called Professor Daniel-son
from school during the last two
weeks. On November 6th he visited
the church at Lake Nebagamon, Wis-consin;
the following week his sched-ule
called for a full week in South
Dakota, visiting churches in the inter-est
of Bethel. However, the severe
snowstorm thwarted his plans and he
returned home after visiting Sioux
Falls and Alcester, South Dakota.
Friday, November 18th, he left for La
Crosse, Wis., to speak at a Young
People's Rally and on Sunday he is
scheduled for Houston, Minn., Baptist
church. From there he goes to Chi-cago
to spend a couple of busy weeks
securing contacts for the school.
BETHEL LOOKS FORWARD TO
HOMECOMING
Alumni, present students, and fac-ulty
are arranging this year for what
is hoped may be the biggest reunion
in the history of the school. The
whole of Saturday, December 10th,
will be devoted to the Homecoming
program. Present plans include
Round Table discussions, a fellowship
luncheon and supper, a fast basket-ball
game, and a program of remi-niscences.
Alumni are urged to ar-rive
on December 9th in time to at-tend
the Grand Concert at the Al-liance
Tabernacle, where a chorus of
200 voices will sing under the direc-tion
of Prof. George Hultgren.
New Musical Groups
In Great Demand
An excellent combination of musical
talent has been evidenced in the form-ation
of a male quartet composed of
the following Missionary Band mem-bers:
George Bauer, Donald Bersell,
Clifford Dickau, and Leslie Johnson.
Although the organization is very
young as yet, the boys are enthusias-tically
received wherever they sing,
and are very much in demand. Thus
far they have sung at the Lake Park
Baptist and Pacific Congregational
churches, Alliance Tabernacle, and at
Mayer, Minnesota.
Another organization that has call-ed
forth much favorable comment is
the Bethel Trio, composed of Robert
Klingberg, Bror Lundgren, and Floyd
Bergfalk, who have been spreading
the "good news" in song at various
places. Among the churches visited
are the Bethany Swedish Baptist,
Hayden Heights Baptist, and the
Temple Baptist.
The latest addition to Bethel musi-cal
groups is a string band organized
under the direction of Albin. Carlson.
Violins, cello, guitars, ukuleles, man-dolins
and other stringed instruments
are included in the band. Anyone
who is able to play an instrument is
invited to join the organization. Week-ly
practices are held on Thursday eve-nings
from 6:30 to 7:30 P. M. in the
Seminary Chapel.
Theodore Bergman Rejoins
Bethel Music Faculty
Piano music took on a new interest
as Theodore Bergman, after being in-troduced
as the new piano and organ
instructor at Bethel, Wednesday, No-vember
16th, gave a charming rendi-tion
of two Grieg numbers, "Spring"
and "Puck." Before Mr. Bergman
played, he gave in a few words, some
suggestions for the proper enjoyment
of piano music. "In vocal music", he
said, "there are the words which im-measurably
help one in gaining its
interpretation, but in piano music one
has to search deeper." After his hu-morous
and interesting descriptions of
the pieces he was about to play, the
hearers could not help but enjoy them.
Mr. Bergman comes back to Bethel
after an absence of about fifteen
years, when the war interrupted his
service. At present he is associated
with the MacPhail School of Music
in Minneapolis as teacher of Organ,
Piano, and Theory; serves as organist
at the First Baptist Church in Minne-apolis;
and is active as well in con-
2ert work throughout the Northwest.
Bethel is indeed fortunate to have
an instructor of Mr. Bergman's' train-ing
and ability on its music faculty.
He has studied under Hamlin Hunt of
Minneapolis; Glen Willard Gunn,
George Liebling, and Rudolph Ganz
af Chicago; and Arthur Friedheim of
New York. Students who are inter-ested
in high class piano or organ in-struction
may consult with Mr. Berg-man
for teaching appointments.
New Clarion Criticized
By Writers' Club
The study of journalism becomes
very interesting as it is pursued by
the Writers' Club. In a recent meet-ing
the members indulged in a very
frank dicussion on the merits and
weaknesses of the new Clarion. A
great number of opinions were ad-vanced,
and a few important conclu-sions
reached.
It was agreed that the paper was of
a convenient size and that it had a
neat and pleasing appearance in gen-
2ral. The headlines were considered
somewhat vague.
Appreciation of the jokes in the last
issue was expressed, with the hope
that there would be much humor in
each issue.
The majority of students prefer
"snappy" news articles which come to
he point without tiring the reader
with uninteresting details. The
Writers' Club has discovered that
`,here is a great deal to be learned in
the art of journalistic writing, and
the members have therefore agreed
to apply themselves to the task with
diligence.
Bethel Contributes
to Community Fund
Rev. R. Wilbur Babcock Addresses
Union Chapel
"There is no such thing as peace
except as it dwells in the human
heart", declared Mr. Babcock as in a
concise message on Wednesday, No-vember
16th, he laid before the stu-dent
body the fundamental principles
in the elimination of not only poverty,
but war, crime, industrial friction, and
race hatred. "War, crime and poverty
shall never be erased until the human
heart has been transformed by the
power of Jesus Christ."
"I think we ought to bow our heads
in shame that we dwell in a world
bursting with food while thousands
are suffering from starvation."
"I call you to no easy task, but it
is the greatest task in the world, for
Jesus Christ is our leader. In so far
as you fail to carry on that task, you
betray the child that is hungry; the
boy that is being led to the peniten-tiary;
the wife, the mother, the chil-dren
of those who are called to give
their lives in cruel war."
Stirred by the realization that their
responsibility consisted in more than
contributing material goods, the stu-dent
body and faculty members gave
liberally to the offering taken for the
Community fund.
SEMINARY JOURNAL
TO BE DISCONTINUED
At a recent meeting of the Semi-nary
students it was decided to dis-continue
the Bethel Evangel for one
year for financial reasons. This re-ligious
journal has been published
since 1917, and during its fourteen
years of existence has enjoyed an ex-cellent
reputation because of its high
aim and character. It will be missed
by many of its friends who have en-joyed
its• uplifting spiritual tone and
received blessings from its articles.
Although forced to give up their
own publication, the Seminary stu-dents
will seek expression through
some other medium, probably through
the Baptist Evangel, our denomina-tional
paper for young people, al-though
no definite move in this direc-tion
has been made as yet.
Since a considerable number of sub-scriptions
have already been received,
the Evangel is suggesting that these
be transferred to the Clarion list.
Alpha Beta Presents
Novel Entertainment
An Amos and Andy skit, a negro
'mammy" singing in high falsetto
soprano, a medieval tragedy, a hump-backed,
bearded dwarf, all featured in
the opening festivity of the Alpha
Beta Society, Saturday evening, No-vember
5th. Most of the guests were
dressed in costume.
The program in charge of Donald
Bersell, president of the organization,
marked the beginning of the season
of the Academy Literary Society.
Meetings are usually of a more or less
formal nature, the programs usually
including readings and addresses, de-bates,
impromptu speeches and music,
and are held every other Saturday
evening at the Academy Chapel.
JUNIOR COLLEGE CLUB
GIVES MUSICAL PROGRAM
The members of the Junior Col-lege
Club and rriencis enjoyed an in-teresting
anu varied musical program
one, eu uy the program committee of
tne uoilege (Au°, iviunuay evening,
iNovenwer 14tn. Donau Peterson,
cellist, was the main artist. he of-fered
three groups oz songs, including
some or the well known ciassics sucn
as Hanaei's "Largo", Rubenstein's
-1VIeloay in F", Schubert's "Serenaae",
as well as popular numbers of a
lighter type as - Londonderry Air",
and "A rerfect Day." He was ac-c-
mpanied at the piano by Miss Lor-raine
Johnson.
Besides the instrumental numbers,
vocal music was given by a trio com-posea
of ivlisses lima aria Evelyn N el-s_
n ana Dorothy heabiom. They sang
"blessings", and "Thanks be to God."
Of not the least interest was' a
reading given by John Anderson on
-Thanksgiving", which was very en-chusiasticaliy
received. He responded
to an encore with a Swedish reading.
College students are urged to take
advantage or these splenuid programs
wnich are given at the GuLege meet-
_ngs every third 1.1i,nciay.
STITCH AND CHATTER
CLUB ORGANIZED
Fifteen girls of the Academy have
organized a "stitch and Chatter" Club
with 1v1iss Effie N eison as advisor.
The members are the following:
Eunice Anderson, President; Alice
Anderson, Vice .erLsAlenL; Lenore
Nyhagen, Secretary; Louise Jack, As-sistant
Secre,aiy; Eunice awanson,
Jane Ewald, Isabelle Erlandson, Bea-trice
Myrick, Isabelle Moors, Lois
Magnuson, Grace Peterson, Lorraine
Johnson, Eleanor Raudenbush, Ruth
Swans,n, and Lorraine Klein.
As yet a full program of plans has
not been drawn up. However, one or
two baskets of food will be donated
to the poor for Thanksgiving.
Alexis Society Observes
Washington Bi-Centennial
A pageant illustrating events in the
life of Washington, in commemoration
of the 200th anniversary of his birth,
was given at the regular meeting of
the Alexis Society held November
16th. Scenes were shown represent-ing
Washington as a child, as a home-maker,
as a soldier, as the Leader of
the nation; and the final scene repre-sented
Columbia paying homage to
the "Father of His Country." Re-ligious'
and patriotic songs were sung
during the course of the pageant.
Between the scenes Floyd Bergfalk
rendered several piano selections. Re-freshments
were served in colonial
style during the social hour.
Gustavus Adolphus Program
On November 9th, a special pro-gram
in commemoration of the three
hundredth anniversary of the death of
Gustavus Adolphus was presented.
John Dikkers spoke of Gustavus
Adolphus as "Leader and King", and
Virgie Dikkers presented him as "The
Man", describing some of his char-acteristics
such as his courage, re-igious'
faith, sincerity, and love of
'ountry. Some of the notable hymns
of the period of Gustavus Adolphus
were sung by David Guston; and a
>wedish folksong was sung by Lillian
Kardell and Marian Berglund. After
the program Swedish coffee and coffee
bread were served by two young ladies
dressed in Swedish national costumes'.
Meetings of interest to be held in
he near future will be those on De-
'ember 7th, when Axel Backlund will
give a lecture on "Dr. C. G. Lager-
7;ren," and on December 14th, when
a Christmas program will be rendered.
WHO'S WHO
Miss Ida Erickson
Miss Ida Erickson, came back to
her Alma Mater to become secretary
to Dr. Hagstrom in June, 1929. After
graduating from Bethel Academy in
1916, Miss Erickson attended the Ot-tawa
University in Ottawa, Kansas,
where she earned her B. A. degree.
While at Ottawa she worked her way
through college by doing secretarial
work in the office there. Miss Erick-son
specialized in commercial train-ing
and for two years taught commer-cial
subjects at Sapulpa, Okla. When
Eleanore Bonde-Nichols left Bethel,
Dr. Hagstrom was confronted with
the problem of finding a secretary
who was in close contact with the
denominational work and who could
take care of correspondence in both
English and Swedish. From a long
list of possible candidates Miss Erick-son
was chosen. Assuming the mani-fold
responsibilities of this position
was no easy task, but Miss Erickson's
cheerful disposition, calm manner, and
willingness to work, has made her a
valuable worker in the office.
Friendship
Friendship is, perhaps, the greatest
asset in a person's life. What would
our lives be without friends ? They
would be intolerable.
It is true that we came into this
world alone and we go out alone, but
it is just as true that we cannot live
in this world alone. The love of a
friend is the dearest thing in all the
world. Whether in happiness or in
sorrow, the heart and love of a friend
is our common need.
When we are burdened, it is a true
friend who shares the burdens with
us; when our pleasures come, it is a
true friend who enjoys them with us.
A friend is also one with whom we
can share the things that lie closest
to our hearts.
Many of our friendships are formed
during our youth, and these become
dearer as the years pass on. With the
exception of the friendship of Jesus
Christ there is no greater treasure
than a true earthly friend.
Shakespeare said:
"The friends thou hast, and their
adoption tried,
Grapple them to thy soul with
hoops of steel."
Friendship is worth cultivating, and
especially in a school like Bethel.
When true friendship exists through-out
the school years, ties are made
that often remain through life as
perennial blessings. Friendship pre-vents
friction, discord, and we might
say, that disharmony that so often
prevails in school where friendships
are not being cultivated.
Friendship is more contagious than
anything else. If our associates are
friendly we are bound to be influenced
by them. Vulgarity, sarcasm and un-kindness
are also contagious and in-fluence
us greatly. Let us at Bethel
be in the friendly sphere.
Friendship
Fast as the rolling seasons bring
The hours of fate to those we love
Each pearl that leaves the broken
string
Is set in Friendship's crown above.
As narrower grows the earthly chains,
The circle widens in the sky;
These are our treasures that remain
But those are stars that beam on high.
—Oliver Wendell Holmes.
—Contributed.
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THE BETHEL CLARION
Official School Paper of Bethel Institute published every
third week by the students.
BETHEL INSTITUTE
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EDITORIAL STAFF
Albert Bergfalk Editor-in-Chief
Gertrude Liljegren Associate Editor
Andrew Boylan Sports Editor
Department Editors
Gertrude Liljegren Junior College
Leonore Nyhagen Academy
Henning Landstrom Seminary
Laura Moss Missionary Training
Reporters
Charlotte Miller Joyce Sheldon
Lois Magnuson Olav Norsted
Myrtle Nastlund
Typists
Marian Berglund
BUSINESS STAFF
Clarice Wessman Business Manager
Donald Peterson Advertising Manager
Ruth Johnson Circulation Manager
Vern Wessman
Earl Anderson Lloyd Wickstrom
Advertising Solicitors
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Esther Sabel Faculty Advisor
EDITORIAL
Gratitude
At this season when in accordance with the
custom established by our forefathers we pause a
while first to count our blessings and then to give
thanks for them, we naturally think of our school.
How much it has meant to us ! How different our
lives would be if we had never been here. Yes, we
are thankful for Bethel.
But can we not make our gratitude known in
a concrete way ? Bethel, like many other schools,
is not having an easy time financially these de-pression
days. Ought we not do what we can to
help ? We can do much if we only apply ourselves
to the task. First, we can do our share to make
our school the best school possible ; then we can
advertise wherever we go. And we can do still
more. Seniors have given up their Annual. Per-haps
others of us could sacrifice in some way to
help a good cause. Think about it !
We Need Reform
Recently two silly girls were observed at a
church service. They apparently had come in for
what they considered a good time, and sat giggling
and laughing throughout the entire meeting. They
thought they were smart. Those who observed
them thought they were ill-bred, rude, stupid, in-considerate
of others.
We wonder if an outsider would not have like
thoughts upon attending our chapel services. Is
it necessary to have kindergarten antics in chapel?
Is it necessary to have so much noise and confus-ion
that the leader must shout to open the service?
Is it necessary to take so much time getting
started that students must sit and laugh and
gossip, or read newspapers in order to utilize the
time ? • We do not think so.
All of us, we are sure, would appreciate more
orderly and reverent chapel services.
Parasites
Parasite is an ugly word, however it is de-fined.
Those who are more kindly disposed would
give the definition : A parasite is one who goes
through a revolving door without pushing. To
others the word brings associations that are not
so pleasant, but that are far more realistic.
What goes to make a school ? Books, lec-tures,
class rooms ? Rather, that intangible some-thing
that pervades and then transcends books and
class rooms—that becomes in reality personality.
To enumerate all the elements or constituents
that contribute to Bethel's personality would be
difficult. Fortunately, it is not necessary to do
so. But it might profit us to think of some of
them. Take for example our literary societies,
Alpha Beta, Alexis, the Junior College Club. And
basketball games and other athletic events, Junior
and Senior Programs and other class doings which
make a different type of contribution.
The success of these affairs depends mainly
upon the support and presence of the students.
The best program falls flat when there is a small
audience, and the strongest basketball team loses
heart when there is no one to cheer.
All of us enjoy the personality of Bethel.
Let's help push the door !
November 23, 1932
Our Book Corner
By H. C. Wingblade
This time I wish to introduce a very readable book,
particularly to those who are interested in that kind of
thing—A Faggot of Torches by Frank W. Boreham of
Melbourne (Abingdon Press, Cincinnati). This is only
one of the many volumes of his essays that have inspired
thousands.
Doctor Boreham holds that ever since those creative
words were spoken which brought order out of chaos, the
Creative Word has continued to work miracles. And in
this volume he gives the living texts which have wrought
transforming life in the hearts of twenty-two world lead-ers—
scientists, statesmen, literary lights, as well as purely
religious workers.
For instance, he shows that the mighty text that was
ever in the heart of Gladstone was this: "Keep me as the
apple of thine eye. Hide me under the shadow of thy
wing." Of Carlyle it was, "For we know that all things
work together for good to them that love God." For the
great Pascal, whose scientific discoveries electrified the
world time and again, it was. "Righteous Father, the
world has not known thee, but I have known thee." And
this Pascal, called the most brilliant man of his age,
prayed constantly, "0 my Redeemer, may I never be
separated from thee."
The book is well worth reading. You will find it on
the reserve shelf.
Student Opinion
Progress
There is something fascinating about bulletin boards,
because they reveal as nothing else what is uppermost in
the minds of people. They are mirrors of public interest
or thought.
It is with unmingled pleasure that the writer has for
the first time in his sojourn at Bethel seen the bulletin
board at the Academy Building treated with respect. In
former years an announcement or notice would scarce
remain posted for a day before some mediocre mind would
deface it or attempt to display wit. Instead of wit, it dis-played
a shallow mind. This year I have noticed that
material can remain up sometimes for weeks without being
mutilated. I believe that we have shown wonderful signs
of progress. I think we have a right to compliment our-selves
and also to feel a sense of justified pride at our
achievement.
—An Observer.
And Then This One!
When one comes into the school, the first sight that
meets one's eye is the bulletin board. And truly it is a
sight! Notices are posted "helter skelter" with seemingly
no attempt at orderliness. What can we do to remedy
this condition ? Do we not want to have outsiders who
come in, get a good impression of our school by seeing a
neat, well-kept bulletin board ? To whom can we delegate
the task of keeping it tidy ?
—Particular.
Carelessness
A deplorable case of carelessness was observed in the
lower hall in front of the boys' locker room. Someone
had broken a piece of glass, and left it lying on the floor.
A student came along, and not noticing the glass, stepped
on it. The glass cut his shoe, and went into his foot.
Luckily for the student it was only a small cut, but it
might have proved serious. Let us have more cleanliness,
and less carelessness, at Bethel.
—Ref or mer.
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! unto him for whom nothing is prepared." Nehemiah 1
i 8:10. It had been a time of depression for the people j
I of Israel—economic as' well as otherwise. But there !
! were rifts in the clouds;• here and there a silvery
1 bit of lining shone through. They had returned
after an exile of many years to their own land; they /
I had finished rebuilding the temple and the broken i
walls. Now they were ready to celebrate the Feast 1
of Tabernacles, their Harvest-home.
In spite of the fact that there were many burdens i
that still oppressed them, Nehemiah admonished th e i
people to eat and drink of the best they had, with i
grateful hearts recognizing the hand of the Giver
of all good gifts, but also to express their gratitude I
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in a practical kindness, sharing their good things
with those who were in need.
The conclusion of their obedience to the admoni- i
I tion is that "All the people went their way to eat, I
ahnadppyto.,, drink, and to send portions, and to make i
1 great joy." They had been refreshed themselves, v
I and in opening their hands to satisfy the wants of
1 those who were less fortunate than themselves they
had found an even greater joy. "He who is doing I
I his utmost to help his brother may dare to be very 1
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COACH NELSON USES UNUSUAL
TACTICS
To see Ray down in the gym with
the boys is as much fun as watching
the monkeys at Monkey Island. One
of his great problems was to try to
get Toensing to run faster, but he met
with no success, until he happened to
notice an old broom lying under a
bench. With this in hand he tried
again. Strange to say, after he had
cracked it on the floor a few times,
Toensing became a regular Ben East-man,
burning up the floor. Another
amusing spectacle is watching Ray
teach Wickstrom to "fake it." He
would have Wickstrom practice this,
and then he would shout, "No, not
that way," and would walk toward
Wickstrom with the broom. Lloyd
showed signs of uneasiness and start-ed
to back up and didn't feel easy
again until the coach had thrown the
broom in the corner.
GIRLS START BASKETBALL
SEASON
Look out! Here comes the ball.
Peggy passes it to Louise with a swift
shot through the air. Poor Eunice
doesn't quite make out the sense of
not being allowed to walk with the
ball. Lenore and Ruth are now in an
abbreviated huddle, but the highly re-spected
referee, Miss Paleen, calls a
jump ball. Lorraine Klein says it
will be a miracle if she ever makes a
basket. And it will!
They have stopped. What can be
the matter ? Oh yes, it's the 3rd
quarter. They're at it again and just
look at Eunice and Peggy scramble
for that ball! It isn't worth much,
but it means a lot to have it in their
own possession. One quarter left to
go, with the score nothing to nothing.
That's it, Lois, let's see you do it
again! You sure can keep the op-ponents
away.
Only five more seconds, and Peggy
makes her usual basket, to bring a
sweeping victory of one to nothing.
Academy Basketball Schedule
Dec. 13—Minnehaha Academy (here)
8:30.
Jan. 14—St. Paul Luther (here) 7:30.
Jan. 18—Breck (there) 8:00.
Jan. 21—Concordia (here) 7:30.
Feb. 4—St. Paul Luther (there) 7:30.
Feb. 10-1VIinnehaha Academy (there)
4:00.
Feb. 17—Breck (here) 8:00.
Feb. 21—Concordia (there) 7:30.
.Junior College Schedule
Jan. 14—St. Paul Luther (here) D. H.
Jan. 21—Concordia (here) D. H.
Jan 28—Bethany School, Mankato,
(here) 8:00.
Feb. 4—St. Paul Luther (there) D. H.
Feb. 21—Concordia (there) D. H.
Feb. 25—Dr. Martin Luther, New
Ulm (here) 8:00.
Mar. 3—Bethany (there) 8:00.
Mar. 4—Dr. Martin Luther (there)
8:00.
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while at Mechanic Arts he earned
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hard „under the keen eye of Coach
eison, in an attempt to outshine the
Academy Team. Although phis is the
first year the College has had a team,
it promises to show itself worthy of
support. Some of the boys have play-ed
on junior and senior high scnoo.s
in St. Paul or other cities, before
coming to Bethel. Earl Widen is the
main cog in the team so far; his drib-bling,
passing, and shooting features
every afternoon's practice session.
Frankie Nelson is progressing rapidly,
and in a few weeks he will be a good
running mate for Widen. Don Peter-son
has also shown cage abilities
which are very promising. Other
members who are working hard for a
position on the team are: Earl An-derson,
Vic Johnson, Cliff "Musical"
i.,indor, Leonard Larson, Andy "Amos"
Sinkiewicz, and Vern Wessman.
Physical Education
Bethel boys who do not have time to
go out for the basketball team have
physical education twice every week.
Sammy Wessman is the instructor.
Bethel to Have Skating Rink
Bethel is to have a skating rink in
the near future. As soon as the
weather permits, the grass will be
burnt off, and the rink flooded. This
will provide a rink right at Bethel
and will probably be the scene of
many skating parties'. It will also
provide a place for Bethel's hockey
team, which is as yet in the embryonic
stage.
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PERSONAL NEWS
Mary Louise Sleeth recently under-went
an operation for appendicitis.
She is at home at present and expects
to resume her school work after
Thanksgiving vacation.
Henry Sellon is working at the
Gospel Mission camp at Snail Lake
where he conducts services every eve-ning.
He offers the opportunity to
anyone who desires to assist in wit-nessing
either by speaking or singing.
Glen Dewey is busily engaged with
the Boys' club work at the Union
Gospel Mission.
John Anderson and Henry Heart-berg
exchanged pulpits recently. John
preached at Woodville, Wisconsin, and
Henry at Lake City.
Since she was unable to find work,
Margaret Damar has been obliged to
discontinue her studies and return to
her home at Opstead, Minnesota.
Lorien Carlson is teaching Greek at
the St. Paul Bible School. He was
reported recently in the St. Paul Dis-patch
as being the youngest Greek in-structor
in the state.
Walter Watkin has accepted the
call to serve as student-pastor at
Grove City, Minn.
Victor Johnson is coaching basket-ball
at Minnehaha Academy.
Henning Landstrom visits weekly
at the new field established last sum-mer
when he and David Guston con-ducted
evangelistic services near
Sandstone.
Mrs. Swedberg was taken to Mid-way
Hospital last Sunday evening.
The nature of her illness is not known
as this issue of the "Clarion" goes to
press.
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Page Four THE BETI-IEL CLARION November 23, 1932
ACADEMY CLASS NOTES
The Junior Class has organized with
Virgil Olson as president, Beatrice
Myrick, secretary, and Esther Chris-tianson,
treasurer. They have had
very interesting English classes so
far this semester. In the beginning
of the year there were some really
good debates on such subjects as capi-tal
punishment and the 18th Amend-ment.
At present reports are being
given on biographies of outstanding
characters such as Moody, Bordon,
and Maria Sanford.
Seniors have been busily employed
these days choosing their rings and
pins. Peals of laughter are mingled
with the most heated arguments over
the best choices. The rings and pins
have finally been chosen, and a
photographer has also been decided
upon. Wright's Studio will get the
work.
With these smaller questions
settled, Seniors are trying to solve
the mystery of the brilliant coral
polish on Bob Wallin's finger-nails.
Some suggest romance as the solution
of the problem, while others think he
is trying to create a new masculine
style.
The Sophomores are not satisfied
with contributing to the community
fund and are considering circulating
a subscription list that they might
help Allan Johnson buy side curtains
and a new top for his car.
Sigurd Forsmark will represent the
Sophomores at the Olympics in Berlin
in 1936, where he will enter the discus
and shot put events. He assures his
classmates that he will enter as an
American.
Rev. A. H. Norum
Gives Lecture on Cuba
An interesting lecture on Cuba, fol-lowed
by a portrayal of Cuban life in
beautifully colored stereopticon slides
was presented by Rev. A. H. Norum
of the House of Faith Presbyterian
church of Minneapolis, as the feature
of the Student Volunteer program,
Tuesday evening, November 15th, in
the Seminary chapel. This lecture is
the third of its kind presented at
Bethel by Mr. Norum.
"Diversified farming," he said, "is
the only hope for Cuba's economical
improvement. The intensification of
sugar raising, with its uncertain re-turns,
has made and unmade million-aires
almost overnight." The resultant
poverty and suffering were vividly
described and the audience was deep-ly
moved by the stories of the starv-ing
humanity seen during Mr. No-rum's
visit there. Adding to the ser-iousness
of the poor conditions is the
immorality throughout the country,
and the need of higher education for
the people.
Speaking of the spiritual conditions,
Mr. Norum described several of the
schools for religious training, espe-cially
mentioning the one conducted
by Mr. Thompson, an American mis-sionary,
a school which had at the
time forty-six students enrolled in its
four year course of Bible study. "Cuba
is spiritually hopeful," said Mr. No-rum,
"for the Gospel is well accepted".
He quoted one of the faithful old
Christian workers there as a testi-mony
to the staunchness of faith of
those who have accepted Christ.
"There is no modernism here," he was
told, "for we believe the Bible!"
The great need of Cuba for more
Christian workers, and for the con-stant
prayers of God's people every-where
was simply but strongly set
forth, both in the lecture and in the
pictures which followed.
"There are haunting memories of
Cuba," said Mr. Norum in closing.
"One is the sunsets on the water, an-other,
the beautiful avenues of palms;
and the one which haunts me most,
the starving children!"
ALUMNI NEWS
1911
The sad news reached Bethel that
Dr. 0. F. Freed passed away on No-vember
11. The cause of his death
was blood poisoning. Dr. Freed
established a hospital at Cokato, Min-nesota
a number of years ago and has
done outstanding work as a physician.
Faculty, alumni, and friends lament
the passing away of this worthy mem-ber
of their group.
1916
Esther Nelson is returning to her
chosen field of service in West China,
sailing from San Francisco on Decem-ber
17. Miss Nelson was formerly
associated with Dr. Rudolph Crook
(Academy '13) at the hospital in
Yachow, China and, unless other
designations are made after she
reaches China, she will resume her
work at the hospital there.
1922
Mrs. C. L. Elliott (Neva Anderson)
first graduate of the Missionary Train-ing
Department, lives in San Mateo,
Calif.
The sad word has just come to us
that Roland Miller of the Class of
1922 passed away on Sunday, N ovem-
Der 20, being stricken with Spinal
Meningitis just a few days before.
He is survived by his wife (Edythe
.djorklund of the Class of 1921) and
cwo little children.
1925
• Ruth Adelle Johnson has been em-ployed
as public school nurse at Sioux
Jity. Iowa.
1926 (B. M. T.)
Evelyn Carlson is teaching music
and conducting choruses, etc., at her
home in Puyallup, Washington.
Adelle Carlson was elected president
of the Young People's Union of the
Columbia Conference.
1927
Tillie Sanger is now Mrs. Herman
Ditlevson of Racine, Wisconsin.
Emily Satterberg, after spending a
short time in St. Paul, enroute from
her field in Africa, has now left for
her home in Kingsburg, Calif.
1928
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ranger (Helen
Mergen '31) were married in August.
Bob is preaching in a school house at
La Porte, Minn.
Minerva Cook is still at the Chil-dren's
Home in Cortland, N. Y., hav-ing
about 25 boys under her charge.
Hollis Johnson and Loretta Hender-son
("Peggy") were married at the
home of Dr. and Mrs. Hagstrom on
October 17. Congratulations!
1929
Alice Anderstrom is now Mrs.
Theodore Anderson, Willmar. Mr. and
Mrs. Anderson are president and vice
president of the Young People's So-ciety
at Blomkest, Minn.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Shostrom
(Ethel Hoaglund) have been conduct-ing
services at Roseau, Minn., in the
absence of Rev. Lundeen. They were
working at Lancaster, Minn., during
the summer. Their little son, Darrel
Benton is now ten months old.
Lillian MacMillan is employed by
the Ramsey County Public Health De-partment.
Laura Rundquist ('26) and Theo.
Tupa gave a joint recital at Lake
Park church Wednesday evening, No-vember
23. Theodore is our new di-rector
of the orchestra at Bethel.
1930
Thora Johnson at the Trudeau Sani-tarium,
Lake Saranac, N. Y., is im-proving.
She has gained 26 pounds
recently for which we are very thank-ful.
Lydia Johnson is attending the
Mankato State Teacher's College.
A son, Gordon William, was born
to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Erickson at
Kulm, No. Dak., on August 10. Mrs.
Erickson was formerly Ellen Arvid-son.
Evelyn Mattson has entered the
Mounds-Midway School of nursing.
The marriage of Mae Blomquist to
Carl F. Christenson, took place No-vember
17. After a trip to Chicago
and Detroit, they will reside at Lake
Josephine.
1931
A son, Rodney Eugene, was born
May 31 to Rev. and Mrs. Victor Erick-son
(Olga Magnuson).
Florence Barker has changed her
name to Mrs. A. M. Bothne. They
have located at San Pedro, Calif.
Alumni: Send in your news items
to the editor of the Clarion or to the
office of Bethel Institute.
THINGS THAT SELDOM HAPPEN
Prof. H. C. Wingblade speaking for
fifteen minutes without reciting
poetry.
Dr. Karlson omitting the remark,
"Yes, that's right; that s the point."
Prof. Olson not assigning fifty
pages of outside reading every week
in his classes.
Miss Paleen forgetting to brag
about the merits of her "Chevie."
Miss Johnson succeeding in hiding
her blushes.
Prof. C. E. Carlson neglecting to
quote Schevill in his history exams
in Modern World.
Prof. A. J. Wingblade not saying,
"Oh, we'll let that go for a while,"
or "See me later."
Miss Nelson failing to boast about
the merits and deeds of the feminine
sex.
Prof. Norstrom leaving out German
during the Chemistry sessions.
Prof. Finstrom not asking, "Is this
perfectly clear to you ? If not, let
me explain it more fully."
Dr. Gordh not making humorous re-marks
in Greek Exegesis.
Miss Sabel forgetting to give tests
on the day assigned.
Prof. Bowers not using "obviously"
or "in other words."
Prof. George Gordh not shaking his
head.
Mrs. Swedberg failing to find mis-takes
in the typing papers.
Dr. Hagstrom staying at Bethel un-interruptedly
for at least one month.
Prof. Danielson being too busy to
take time to discuss fully a student's
problem.
WHY WORRY OVER EXAMS?
You have two Alternatives.
Your teacher is either easy or hard.
If she is easy,
You have nothing to worry about.
If she is hard—
You have two Alternatives,
Either you study hard or you bluff.
If you study hard,
You don't need to worry,
If you bluff—
You have two Alternatives,
Either your bluffing works or it
doesn't.
If it works, you don't have to worry.
If it doesn't work—
You have two Alternatives,
Either you are conditioned or you
flunk.
If you are conditioned,
You don't have to worry.
If you flunk—
You don't have to worry any longer.
Therefore . . . . why worry ?
NOT GUILTY
Don Peterson: "Can a man be
blamed for something he has not
done ?"
Miss Johnson: "Of course not."
Don: "I haven't done my Swedish
lesson."
Virgil Chamberlin in English: "I
don't like to read biologies of men."
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The Bethel Clarion
Volume XII BETHEL INSTITUTE, ST. PAUL, MINN. NOVEMBER 23, 1932
ti
INSTITUTE OFFICIALS
TRAVEL IN INTER-ESTS
OF SCHOOL
Dr. Hagstrom Called East to Attend
Mission Board Meetings.
Professor Danielson Visits Wisconsin
and South Dakota.
Two important Mission Board meet-ings
called Dr. Hagstrom to New
York last week. he attended the
meeting of Laymen's Mission Inquiry
from November 17th to 19th, inclu-sive,
and the meeting of the American
Baptist Foreign Mission Society on
November 21st and 22nd. While on
the East Coast he is participating in
meetings at Bridgeport, Meriden, and
Hartford, Connecticut, and James-town,
New York. he expects to come
back this week, but he will leave again
on Saturday for Racine, Wisconsin,
where he is scheduled to speak at the
Danish Baptist Church on Sunday,
November 27th.
Meetings in various parts of the
country have called Professor Daniel-son
from school during the last two
weeks. On November 6th he visited
the church at Lake Nebagamon, Wis-consin;
the following week his sched-ule
called for a full week in South
Dakota, visiting churches in the inter-est
of Bethel. However, the severe
snowstorm thwarted his plans and he
returned home after visiting Sioux
Falls and Alcester, South Dakota.
Friday, November 18th, he left for La
Crosse, Wis., to speak at a Young
People's Rally and on Sunday he is
scheduled for Houston, Minn., Baptist
church. From there he goes to Chi-cago
to spend a couple of busy weeks
securing contacts for the school.
BETHEL LOOKS FORWARD TO
HOMECOMING
Alumni, present students, and fac-ulty
are arranging this year for what
is hoped may be the biggest reunion
in the history of the school. The
whole of Saturday, December 10th,
will be devoted to the Homecoming
program. Present plans include
Round Table discussions, a fellowship
luncheon and supper, a fast basket-ball
game, and a program of remi-niscences.
Alumni are urged to ar-rive
on December 9th in time to at-tend
the Grand Concert at the Al-liance
Tabernacle, where a chorus of
200 voices will sing under the direc-tion
of Prof. George Hultgren.
New Musical Groups
In Great Demand
An excellent combination of musical
talent has been evidenced in the form-ation
of a male quartet composed of
the following Missionary Band mem-bers:
George Bauer, Donald Bersell,
Clifford Dickau, and Leslie Johnson.
Although the organization is very
young as yet, the boys are enthusias-tically
received wherever they sing,
and are very much in demand. Thus
far they have sung at the Lake Park
Baptist and Pacific Congregational
churches, Alliance Tabernacle, and at
Mayer, Minnesota.
Another organization that has call-ed
forth much favorable comment is
the Bethel Trio, composed of Robert
Klingberg, Bror Lundgren, and Floyd
Bergfalk, who have been spreading
the "good news" in song at various
places. Among the churches visited
are the Bethany Swedish Baptist,
Hayden Heights Baptist, and the
Temple Baptist.
The latest addition to Bethel musi-cal
groups is a string band organized
under the direction of Albin. Carlson.
Violins, cello, guitars, ukuleles, man-dolins
and other stringed instruments
are included in the band. Anyone
who is able to play an instrument is
invited to join the organization. Week-ly
practices are held on Thursday eve-nings
from 6:30 to 7:30 P. M. in the
Seminary Chapel.
Theodore Bergman Rejoins
Bethel Music Faculty
Piano music took on a new interest
as Theodore Bergman, after being in-troduced
as the new piano and organ
instructor at Bethel, Wednesday, No-vember
16th, gave a charming rendi-tion
of two Grieg numbers, "Spring"
and "Puck." Before Mr. Bergman
played, he gave in a few words, some
suggestions for the proper enjoyment
of piano music. "In vocal music", he
said, "there are the words which im-measurably
help one in gaining its
interpretation, but in piano music one
has to search deeper." After his hu-morous
and interesting descriptions of
the pieces he was about to play, the
hearers could not help but enjoy them.
Mr. Bergman comes back to Bethel
after an absence of about fifteen
years, when the war interrupted his
service. At present he is associated
with the MacPhail School of Music
in Minneapolis as teacher of Organ,
Piano, and Theory; serves as organist
at the First Baptist Church in Minne-apolis;
and is active as well in con-
2ert work throughout the Northwest.
Bethel is indeed fortunate to have
an instructor of Mr. Bergman's' train-ing
and ability on its music faculty.
He has studied under Hamlin Hunt of
Minneapolis; Glen Willard Gunn,
George Liebling, and Rudolph Ganz
af Chicago; and Arthur Friedheim of
New York. Students who are inter-ested
in high class piano or organ in-struction
may consult with Mr. Berg-man
for teaching appointments.
New Clarion Criticized
By Writers' Club
The study of journalism becomes
very interesting as it is pursued by
the Writers' Club. In a recent meet-ing
the members indulged in a very
frank dicussion on the merits and
weaknesses of the new Clarion. A
great number of opinions were ad-vanced,
and a few important conclu-sions
reached.
It was agreed that the paper was of
a convenient size and that it had a
neat and pleasing appearance in gen-
2ral. The headlines were considered
somewhat vague.
Appreciation of the jokes in the last
issue was expressed, with the hope
that there would be much humor in
each issue.
The majority of students prefer
"snappy" news articles which come to
he point without tiring the reader
with uninteresting details. The
Writers' Club has discovered that
`,here is a great deal to be learned in
the art of journalistic writing, and
the members have therefore agreed
to apply themselves to the task with
diligence.
Bethel Contributes
to Community Fund
Rev. R. Wilbur Babcock Addresses
Union Chapel
"There is no such thing as peace
except as it dwells in the human
heart", declared Mr. Babcock as in a
concise message on Wednesday, No-vember
16th, he laid before the stu-dent
body the fundamental principles
in the elimination of not only poverty,
but war, crime, industrial friction, and
race hatred. "War, crime and poverty
shall never be erased until the human
heart has been transformed by the
power of Jesus Christ."
"I think we ought to bow our heads
in shame that we dwell in a world
bursting with food while thousands
are suffering from starvation."
"I call you to no easy task, but it
is the greatest task in the world, for
Jesus Christ is our leader. In so far
as you fail to carry on that task, you
betray the child that is hungry; the
boy that is being led to the peniten-tiary;
the wife, the mother, the chil-dren
of those who are called to give
their lives in cruel war."
Stirred by the realization that their
responsibility consisted in more than
contributing material goods, the stu-dent
body and faculty members gave
liberally to the offering taken for the
Community fund.
SEMINARY JOURNAL
TO BE DISCONTINUED
At a recent meeting of the Semi-nary
students it was decided to dis-continue
the Bethel Evangel for one
year for financial reasons. This re-ligious
journal has been published
since 1917, and during its fourteen
years of existence has enjoyed an ex-cellent
reputation because of its high
aim and character. It will be missed
by many of its friends who have en-joyed
its• uplifting spiritual tone and
received blessings from its articles.
Although forced to give up their
own publication, the Seminary stu-dents
will seek expression through
some other medium, probably through
the Baptist Evangel, our denomina-tional
paper for young people, al-though
no definite move in this direc-tion
has been made as yet.
Since a considerable number of sub-scriptions
have already been received,
the Evangel is suggesting that these
be transferred to the Clarion list.
Alpha Beta Presents
Novel Entertainment
An Amos and Andy skit, a negro
'mammy" singing in high falsetto
soprano, a medieval tragedy, a hump-backed,
bearded dwarf, all featured in
the opening festivity of the Alpha
Beta Society, Saturday evening, No-vember
5th. Most of the guests were
dressed in costume.
The program in charge of Donald
Bersell, president of the organization,
marked the beginning of the season
of the Academy Literary Society.
Meetings are usually of a more or less
formal nature, the programs usually
including readings and addresses, de-bates,
impromptu speeches and music,
and are held every other Saturday
evening at the Academy Chapel.
JUNIOR COLLEGE CLUB
GIVES MUSICAL PROGRAM
The members of the Junior Col-lege
Club and rriencis enjoyed an in-teresting
anu varied musical program
one, eu uy the program committee of
tne uoilege (Au°, iviunuay evening,
iNovenwer 14tn. Donau Peterson,
cellist, was the main artist. he of-fered
three groups oz songs, including
some or the well known ciassics sucn
as Hanaei's "Largo", Rubenstein's
-1VIeloay in F", Schubert's "Serenaae",
as well as popular numbers of a
lighter type as - Londonderry Air",
and "A rerfect Day." He was ac-c-
mpanied at the piano by Miss Lor-raine
Johnson.
Besides the instrumental numbers,
vocal music was given by a trio com-posea
of ivlisses lima aria Evelyn N el-s_
n ana Dorothy heabiom. They sang
"blessings", and "Thanks be to God."
Of not the least interest was' a
reading given by John Anderson on
-Thanksgiving", which was very en-chusiasticaliy
received. He responded
to an encore with a Swedish reading.
College students are urged to take
advantage or these splenuid programs
wnich are given at the GuLege meet-
_ngs every third 1.1i,nciay.
STITCH AND CHATTER
CLUB ORGANIZED
Fifteen girls of the Academy have
organized a "stitch and Chatter" Club
with 1v1iss Effie N eison as advisor.
The members are the following:
Eunice Anderson, President; Alice
Anderson, Vice .erLsAlenL; Lenore
Nyhagen, Secretary; Louise Jack, As-sistant
Secre,aiy; Eunice awanson,
Jane Ewald, Isabelle Erlandson, Bea-trice
Myrick, Isabelle Moors, Lois
Magnuson, Grace Peterson, Lorraine
Johnson, Eleanor Raudenbush, Ruth
Swans,n, and Lorraine Klein.
As yet a full program of plans has
not been drawn up. However, one or
two baskets of food will be donated
to the poor for Thanksgiving.
Alexis Society Observes
Washington Bi-Centennial
A pageant illustrating events in the
life of Washington, in commemoration
of the 200th anniversary of his birth,
was given at the regular meeting of
the Alexis Society held November
16th. Scenes were shown represent-ing
Washington as a child, as a home-maker,
as a soldier, as the Leader of
the nation; and the final scene repre-sented
Columbia paying homage to
the "Father of His Country." Re-ligious'
and patriotic songs were sung
during the course of the pageant.
Between the scenes Floyd Bergfalk
rendered several piano selections. Re-freshments
were served in colonial
style during the social hour.
Gustavus Adolphus Program
On November 9th, a special pro-gram
in commemoration of the three
hundredth anniversary of the death of
Gustavus Adolphus was presented.
John Dikkers spoke of Gustavus
Adolphus as "Leader and King", and
Virgie Dikkers presented him as "The
Man", describing some of his char-acteristics
such as his courage, re-igious'
faith, sincerity, and love of
'ountry. Some of the notable hymns
of the period of Gustavus Adolphus
were sung by David Guston; and a
>wedish folksong was sung by Lillian
Kardell and Marian Berglund. After
the program Swedish coffee and coffee
bread were served by two young ladies
dressed in Swedish national costumes'.
Meetings of interest to be held in
he near future will be those on De-
'ember 7th, when Axel Backlund will
give a lecture on "Dr. C. G. Lager-
7;ren," and on December 14th, when
a Christmas program will be rendered.
WHO'S WHO
Miss Ida Erickson
Miss Ida Erickson, came back to
her Alma Mater to become secretary
to Dr. Hagstrom in June, 1929. After
graduating from Bethel Academy in
1916, Miss Erickson attended the Ot-tawa
University in Ottawa, Kansas,
where she earned her B. A. degree.
While at Ottawa she worked her way
through college by doing secretarial
work in the office there. Miss Erick-son
specialized in commercial train-ing
and for two years taught commer-cial
subjects at Sapulpa, Okla. When
Eleanore Bonde-Nichols left Bethel,
Dr. Hagstrom was confronted with
the problem of finding a secretary
who was in close contact with the
denominational work and who could
take care of correspondence in both
English and Swedish. From a long
list of possible candidates Miss Erick-son
was chosen. Assuming the mani-fold
responsibilities of this position
was no easy task, but Miss Erickson's
cheerful disposition, calm manner, and
willingness to work, has made her a
valuable worker in the office.
Friendship
Friendship is, perhaps, the greatest
asset in a person's life. What would
our lives be without friends ? They
would be intolerable.
It is true that we came into this
world alone and we go out alone, but
it is just as true that we cannot live
in this world alone. The love of a
friend is the dearest thing in all the
world. Whether in happiness or in
sorrow, the heart and love of a friend
is our common need.
When we are burdened, it is a true
friend who shares the burdens with
us; when our pleasures come, it is a
true friend who enjoys them with us.
A friend is also one with whom we
can share the things that lie closest
to our hearts.
Many of our friendships are formed
during our youth, and these become
dearer as the years pass on. With the
exception of the friendship of Jesus
Christ there is no greater treasure
than a true earthly friend.
Shakespeare said:
"The friends thou hast, and their
adoption tried,
Grapple them to thy soul with
hoops of steel."
Friendship is worth cultivating, and
especially in a school like Bethel.
When true friendship exists through-out
the school years, ties are made
that often remain through life as
perennial blessings. Friendship pre-vents
friction, discord, and we might
say, that disharmony that so often
prevails in school where friendships
are not being cultivated.
Friendship is more contagious than
anything else. If our associates are
friendly we are bound to be influenced
by them. Vulgarity, sarcasm and un-kindness
are also contagious and in-fluence
us greatly. Let us at Bethel
be in the friendly sphere.
Friendship
Fast as the rolling seasons bring
The hours of fate to those we love
Each pearl that leaves the broken
string
Is set in Friendship's crown above.
As narrower grows the earthly chains,
The circle widens in the sky;
These are our treasures that remain
But those are stars that beam on high.
—Oliver Wendell Holmes.
—Contributed.
Page Two THE BETHEL CLARION
THE BETHEL CLARION
Official School Paper of Bethel Institute published every
third week by the students.
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Albert Bergfalk Editor-in-Chief
Gertrude Liljegren Associate Editor
Andrew Boylan Sports Editor
Department Editors
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Leonore Nyhagen Academy
Henning Landstrom Seminary
Laura Moss Missionary Training
Reporters
Charlotte Miller Joyce Sheldon
Lois Magnuson Olav Norsted
Myrtle Nastlund
Typists
Marian Berglund
BUSINESS STAFF
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Ruth Johnson Circulation Manager
Vern Wessman
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EDITORIAL
Gratitude
At this season when in accordance with the
custom established by our forefathers we pause a
while first to count our blessings and then to give
thanks for them, we naturally think of our school.
How much it has meant to us ! How different our
lives would be if we had never been here. Yes, we
are thankful for Bethel.
But can we not make our gratitude known in
a concrete way ? Bethel, like many other schools,
is not having an easy time financially these de-pression
days. Ought we not do what we can to
help ? We can do much if we only apply ourselves
to the task. First, we can do our share to make
our school the best school possible ; then we can
advertise wherever we go. And we can do still
more. Seniors have given up their Annual. Per-haps
others of us could sacrifice in some way to
help a good cause. Think about it !
We Need Reform
Recently two silly girls were observed at a
church service. They apparently had come in for
what they considered a good time, and sat giggling
and laughing throughout the entire meeting. They
thought they were smart. Those who observed
them thought they were ill-bred, rude, stupid, in-considerate
of others.
We wonder if an outsider would not have like
thoughts upon attending our chapel services. Is
it necessary to have kindergarten antics in chapel?
Is it necessary to have so much noise and confus-ion
that the leader must shout to open the service?
Is it necessary to take so much time getting
started that students must sit and laugh and
gossip, or read newspapers in order to utilize the
time ? • We do not think so.
All of us, we are sure, would appreciate more
orderly and reverent chapel services.
Parasites
Parasite is an ugly word, however it is de-fined.
Those who are more kindly disposed would
give the definition : A parasite is one who goes
through a revolving door without pushing. To
others the word brings associations that are not
so pleasant, but that are far more realistic.
What goes to make a school ? Books, lec-tures,
class rooms ? Rather, that intangible some-thing
that pervades and then transcends books and
class rooms—that becomes in reality personality.
To enumerate all the elements or constituents
that contribute to Bethel's personality would be
difficult. Fortunately, it is not necessary to do
so. But it might profit us to think of some of
them. Take for example our literary societies,
Alpha Beta, Alexis, the Junior College Club. And
basketball games and other athletic events, Junior
and Senior Programs and other class doings which
make a different type of contribution.
The success of these affairs depends mainly
upon the support and presence of the students.
The best program falls flat when there is a small
audience, and the strongest basketball team loses
heart when there is no one to cheer.
All of us enjoy the personality of Bethel.
Let's help push the door !
November 23, 1932
Our Book Corner
By H. C. Wingblade
This time I wish to introduce a very readable book,
particularly to those who are interested in that kind of
thing—A Faggot of Torches by Frank W. Boreham of
Melbourne (Abingdon Press, Cincinnati). This is only
one of the many volumes of his essays that have inspired
thousands.
Doctor Boreham holds that ever since those creative
words were spoken which brought order out of chaos, the
Creative Word has continued to work miracles. And in
this volume he gives the living texts which have wrought
transforming life in the hearts of twenty-two world lead-ers—
scientists, statesmen, literary lights, as well as purely
religious workers.
For instance, he shows that the mighty text that was
ever in the heart of Gladstone was this: "Keep me as the
apple of thine eye. Hide me under the shadow of thy
wing." Of Carlyle it was, "For we know that all things
work together for good to them that love God." For the
great Pascal, whose scientific discoveries electrified the
world time and again, it was. "Righteous Father, the
world has not known thee, but I have known thee." And
this Pascal, called the most brilliant man of his age,
prayed constantly, "0 my Redeemer, may I never be
separated from thee."
The book is well worth reading. You will find it on
the reserve shelf.
Student Opinion
Progress
There is something fascinating about bulletin boards,
because they reveal as nothing else what is uppermost in
the minds of people. They are mirrors of public interest
or thought.
It is with unmingled pleasure that the writer has for
the first time in his sojourn at Bethel seen the bulletin
board at the Academy Building treated with respect. In
former years an announcement or notice would scarce
remain posted for a day before some mediocre mind would
deface it or attempt to display wit. Instead of wit, it dis-played
a shallow mind. This year I have noticed that
material can remain up sometimes for weeks without being
mutilated. I believe that we have shown wonderful signs
of progress. I think we have a right to compliment our-selves
and also to feel a sense of justified pride at our
achievement.
—An Observer.
And Then This One!
When one comes into the school, the first sight that
meets one's eye is the bulletin board. And truly it is a
sight! Notices are posted "helter skelter" with seemingly
no attempt at orderliness. What can we do to remedy
this condition ? Do we not want to have outsiders who
come in, get a good impression of our school by seeing a
neat, well-kept bulletin board ? To whom can we delegate
the task of keeping it tidy ?
—Particular.
Carelessness
A deplorable case of carelessness was observed in the
lower hall in front of the boys' locker room. Someone
had broken a piece of glass, and left it lying on the floor.
A student came along, and not noticing the glass, stepped
on it. The glass cut his shoe, and went into his foot.
Luckily for the student it was only a small cut, but it
might have proved serious. Let us have more cleanliness,
and less carelessness, at Bethel.
—Ref or mer.
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1 bit of lining shone through. They had returned
after an exile of many years to their own land; they /
I had finished rebuilding the temple and the broken i
walls. Now they were ready to celebrate the Feast 1
of Tabernacles, their Harvest-home.
In spite of the fact that there were many burdens i
that still oppressed them, Nehemiah admonished th e i
people to eat and drink of the best they had, with i
grateful hearts recognizing the hand of the Giver
of all good gifts, but also to express their gratitude I
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with those who were in need.
The conclusion of their obedience to the admoni- i
I tion is that "All the people went their way to eat, I
ahnadppyto.,, drink, and to send portions, and to make i
1 great joy." They had been refreshed themselves, v
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1 those who were less fortunate than themselves they
had found an even greater joy. "He who is doing I
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THE BETHEL CLARION
Page Three
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COACH NELSON USES UNUSUAL
TACTICS
To see Ray down in the gym with
the boys is as much fun as watching
the monkeys at Monkey Island. One
of his great problems was to try to
get Toensing to run faster, but he met
with no success, until he happened to
notice an old broom lying under a
bench. With this in hand he tried
again. Strange to say, after he had
cracked it on the floor a few times,
Toensing became a regular Ben East-man,
burning up the floor. Another
amusing spectacle is watching Ray
teach Wickstrom to "fake it." He
would have Wickstrom practice this,
and then he would shout, "No, not
that way," and would walk toward
Wickstrom with the broom. Lloyd
showed signs of uneasiness and start-ed
to back up and didn't feel easy
again until the coach had thrown the
broom in the corner.
GIRLS START BASKETBALL
SEASON
Look out! Here comes the ball.
Peggy passes it to Louise with a swift
shot through the air. Poor Eunice
doesn't quite make out the sense of
not being allowed to walk with the
ball. Lenore and Ruth are now in an
abbreviated huddle, but the highly re-spected
referee, Miss Paleen, calls a
jump ball. Lorraine Klein says it
will be a miracle if she ever makes a
basket. And it will!
They have stopped. What can be
the matter ? Oh yes, it's the 3rd
quarter. They're at it again and just
look at Eunice and Peggy scramble
for that ball! It isn't worth much,
but it means a lot to have it in their
own possession. One quarter left to
go, with the score nothing to nothing.
That's it, Lois, let's see you do it
again! You sure can keep the op-ponents
away.
Only five more seconds, and Peggy
makes her usual basket, to bring a
sweeping victory of one to nothing.
Academy Basketball Schedule
Dec. 13—Minnehaha Academy (here)
8:30.
Jan. 14—St. Paul Luther (here) 7:30.
Jan. 18—Breck (there) 8:00.
Jan. 21—Concordia (here) 7:30.
Feb. 4—St. Paul Luther (there) 7:30.
Feb. 10-1VIinnehaha Academy (there)
4:00.
Feb. 17—Breck (here) 8:00.
Feb. 21—Concordia (there) 7:30.
.Junior College Schedule
Jan. 14—St. Paul Luther (here) D. H.
Jan. 21—Concordia (here) D. H.
Jan 28—Bethany School, Mankato,
(here) 8:00.
Feb. 4—St. Paul Luther (there) D. H.
Feb. 21—Concordia (there) D. H.
Feb. 25—Dr. Martin Luther, New
Ulm (here) 8:00.
Mar. 3—Bethany (there) 8:00.
Mar. 4—Dr. Martin Luther (there)
8:00.
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it promises to show itself worthy of
support. Some of the boys have play-ed
on junior and senior high scnoo.s
in St. Paul or other cities, before
coming to Bethel. Earl Widen is the
main cog in the team so far; his drib-bling,
passing, and shooting features
every afternoon's practice session.
Frankie Nelson is progressing rapidly,
and in a few weeks he will be a good
running mate for Widen. Don Peter-son
has also shown cage abilities
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Physical Education
Bethel boys who do not have time to
go out for the basketball team have
physical education twice every week.
Sammy Wessman is the instructor.
Bethel to Have Skating Rink
Bethel is to have a skating rink in
the near future. As soon as the
weather permits, the grass will be
burnt off, and the rink flooded. This
will provide a rink right at Bethel
and will probably be the scene of
many skating parties'. It will also
provide a place for Bethel's hockey
team, which is as yet in the embryonic
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regular position on the squad. Carl
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greatly in the success of the team
again this year. Toensing is a much
improved player, and can be relied
upon to play good ball. Wallin, who
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to resume her school work after
Thanksgiving vacation.
Henry Sellon is working at the
Gospel Mission camp at Snail Lake
where he conducts services every eve-ning.
He offers the opportunity to
anyone who desires to assist in wit-nessing
either by speaking or singing.
Glen Dewey is busily engaged with
the Boys' club work at the Union
Gospel Mission.
John Anderson and Henry Heart-berg
exchanged pulpits recently. John
preached at Woodville, Wisconsin, and
Henry at Lake City.
Since she was unable to find work,
Margaret Damar has been obliged to
discontinue her studies and return to
her home at Opstead, Minnesota.
Lorien Carlson is teaching Greek at
the St. Paul Bible School. He was
reported recently in the St. Paul Dis-patch
as being the youngest Greek in-structor
in the state.
Walter Watkin has accepted the
call to serve as student-pastor at
Grove City, Minn.
Victor Johnson is coaching basket-ball
at Minnehaha Academy.
Henning Landstrom visits weekly
at the new field established last sum-mer
when he and David Guston con-ducted
evangelistic services near
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ACADEMY CLASS NOTES
The Junior Class has organized with
Virgil Olson as president, Beatrice
Myrick, secretary, and Esther Chris-tianson,
treasurer. They have had
very interesting English classes so
far this semester. In the beginning
of the year there were some really
good debates on such subjects as capi-tal
punishment and the 18th Amend-ment.
At present reports are being
given on biographies of outstanding
characters such as Moody, Bordon,
and Maria Sanford.
Seniors have been busily employed
these days choosing their rings and
pins. Peals of laughter are mingled
with the most heated arguments over
the best choices. The rings and pins
have finally been chosen, and a
photographer has also been decided
upon. Wright's Studio will get the
work.
With these smaller questions
settled, Seniors are trying to solve
the mystery of the brilliant coral
polish on Bob Wallin's finger-nails.
Some suggest romance as the solution
of the problem, while others think he
is trying to create a new masculine
style.
The Sophomores are not satisfied
with contributing to the community
fund and are considering circulating
a subscription list that they might
help Allan Johnson buy side curtains
and a new top for his car.
Sigurd Forsmark will represent the
Sophomores at the Olympics in Berlin
in 1936, where he will enter the discus
and shot put events. He assures his
classmates that he will enter as an
American.
Rev. A. H. Norum
Gives Lecture on Cuba
An interesting lecture on Cuba, fol-lowed
by a portrayal of Cuban life in
beautifully colored stereopticon slides
was presented by Rev. A. H. Norum
of the House of Faith Presbyterian
church of Minneapolis, as the feature
of the Student Volunteer program,
Tuesday evening, November 15th, in
the Seminary chapel. This lecture is
the third of its kind presented at
Bethel by Mr. Norum.
"Diversified farming," he said, "is
the only hope for Cuba's economical
improvement. The intensification of
sugar raising, with its uncertain re-turns,
has made and unmade million-aires
almost overnight." The resultant
poverty and suffering were vividly
described and the audience was deep-ly
moved by the stories of the starv-ing
humanity seen during Mr. No-rum's
visit there. Adding to the ser-iousness
of the poor conditions is the
immorality throughout the country,
and the need of higher education for
the people.
Speaking of the spiritual conditions,
Mr. Norum described several of the
schools for religious training, espe-cially
mentioning the one conducted
by Mr. Thompson, an American mis-sionary,
a school which had at the
time forty-six students enrolled in its
four year course of Bible study. "Cuba
is spiritually hopeful," said Mr. No-rum,
"for the Gospel is well accepted".
He quoted one of the faithful old
Christian workers there as a testi-mony
to the staunchness of faith of
those who have accepted Christ.
"There is no modernism here," he was
told, "for we believe the Bible!"
The great need of Cuba for more
Christian workers, and for the con-stant
prayers of God's people every-where
was simply but strongly set
forth, both in the lecture and in the
pictures which followed.
"There are haunting memories of
Cuba," said Mr. Norum in closing.
"One is the sunsets on the water, an-other,
the beautiful avenues of palms;
and the one which haunts me most,
the starving children!"
ALUMNI NEWS
1911
The sad news reached Bethel that
Dr. 0. F. Freed passed away on No-vember
11. The cause of his death
was blood poisoning. Dr. Freed
established a hospital at Cokato, Min-nesota
a number of years ago and has
done outstanding work as a physician.
Faculty, alumni, and friends lament
the passing away of this worthy mem-ber
of their group.
1916
Esther Nelson is returning to her
chosen field of service in West China,
sailing from San Francisco on Decem-ber
17. Miss Nelson was formerly
associated with Dr. Rudolph Crook
(Academy '13) at the hospital in
Yachow, China and, unless other
designations are made after she
reaches China, she will resume her
work at the hospital there.
1922
Mrs. C. L. Elliott (Neva Anderson)
first graduate of the Missionary Train-ing
Department, lives in San Mateo,
Calif.
The sad word has just come to us
that Roland Miller of the Class of
1922 passed away on Sunday, N ovem-
Der 20, being stricken with Spinal
Meningitis just a few days before.
He is survived by his wife (Edythe
.djorklund of the Class of 1921) and
cwo little children.
1925
• Ruth Adelle Johnson has been em-ployed
as public school nurse at Sioux
Jity. Iowa.
1926 (B. M. T.)
Evelyn Carlson is teaching music
and conducting choruses, etc., at her
home in Puyallup, Washington.
Adelle Carlson was elected president
of the Young People's Union of the
Columbia Conference.
1927
Tillie Sanger is now Mrs. Herman
Ditlevson of Racine, Wisconsin.
Emily Satterberg, after spending a
short time in St. Paul, enroute from
her field in Africa, has now left for
her home in Kingsburg, Calif.
1928
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ranger (Helen
Mergen '31) were married in August.
Bob is preaching in a school house at
La Porte, Minn.
Minerva Cook is still at the Chil-dren's
Home in Cortland, N. Y., hav-ing
about 25 boys under her charge.
Hollis Johnson and Loretta Hender-son
("Peggy") were married at the
home of Dr. and Mrs. Hagstrom on
October 17. Congratulations!
1929
Alice Anderstrom is now Mrs.
Theodore Anderson, Willmar. Mr. and
Mrs. Anderson are president and vice
president of the Young People's So-ciety
at Blomkest, Minn.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Shostrom
(Ethel Hoaglund) have been conduct-ing
services at Roseau, Minn., in the
absence of Rev. Lundeen. They were
working at Lancaster, Minn., during
the summer. Their little son, Darrel
Benton is now ten months old.
Lillian MacMillan is employed by
the Ramsey County Public Health De-partment.
Laura Rundquist ('26) and Theo.
Tupa gave a joint recital at Lake
Park church Wednesday evening, No-vember
23. Theodore is our new di-rector
of the orchestra at Bethel.
1930
Thora Johnson at the Trudeau Sani-tarium,
Lake Saranac, N. Y., is im-proving.
She has gained 26 pounds
recently for which we are very thank-ful.
Lydia Johnson is attending the
Mankato State Teacher's College.
A son, Gordon William, was born
to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Erickson at
Kulm, No. Dak., on August 10. Mrs.
Erickson was formerly Ellen Arvid-son.
Evelyn Mattson has entered the
Mounds-Midway School of nursing.
The marriage of Mae Blomquist to
Carl F. Christenson, took place No-vember
17. After a trip to Chicago
and Detroit, they will reside at Lake
Josephine.
1931
A son, Rodney Eugene, was born
May 31 to Rev. and Mrs. Victor Erick-son
(Olga Magnuson).
Florence Barker has changed her
name to Mrs. A. M. Bothne. They
have located at San Pedro, Calif.
Alumni: Send in your news items
to the editor of the Clarion or to the
office of Bethel Institute.
THINGS THAT SELDOM HAPPEN
Prof. H. C. Wingblade speaking for
fifteen minutes without reciting
poetry.
Dr. Karlson omitting the remark,
"Yes, that's right; that s the point."
Prof. Olson not assigning fifty
pages of outside reading every week
in his classes.
Miss Paleen forgetting to brag
about the merits of her "Chevie."
Miss Johnson succeeding in hiding
her blushes.
Prof. C. E. Carlson neglecting to
quote Schevill in his history exams
in Modern World.
Prof. A. J. Wingblade not saying,
"Oh, we'll let that go for a while,"
or "See me later."
Miss Nelson failing to boast about
the merits and deeds of the feminine
sex.
Prof. Norstrom leaving out German
during the Chemistry sessions.
Prof. Finstrom not asking, "Is this
perfectly clear to you ? If not, let
me explain it more fully."
Dr. Gordh not making humorous re-marks
in Greek Exegesis.
Miss Sabel forgetting to give tests
on the day assigned.
Prof. Bowers not using "obviously"
or "in other words."
Prof. George Gordh not shaking his
head.
Mrs. Swedberg failing to find mis-takes
in the typing papers.
Dr. Hagstrom staying at Bethel un-interruptedly
for at least one month.
Prof. Danielson being too busy to
take time to discuss fully a student's
problem.
WHY WORRY OVER EXAMS?
You have two Alternatives.
Your teacher is either easy or hard.
If she is easy,
You have nothing to worry about.
If she is hard—
You have two Alternatives,
Either you study hard or you bluff.
If you study hard,
You don't need to worry,
If you bluff—
You have two Alternatives,
Either your bluffing works or it
doesn't.
If it works, you don't have to worry.
If it doesn't work—
You have two Alternatives,
Either you are conditioned or you
flunk.
If you are conditioned,
You don't have to worry.
If you flunk—
You don't have to worry any longer.
Therefore . . . . why worry ?
NOT GUILTY
Don Peterson: "Can a man be
blamed for something he has not
done ?"
Miss Johnson: "Of course not."
Don: "I haven't done my Swedish
lesson."
Virgil Chamberlin in English: "I
don't like to read biologies of men."
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